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When did the first fungal genome get sequenced?
Quick Answer
The first fungal genome was sequenced in 1996, for the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
The Full Story
The first fungal genome to be fully sequenced was Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the common baker’s yeast, in 1996. It was a landmark achievement in genomics and one of the first complete genomes of any organism. Yeast became a model organism because it is easy to study and has many genes relevant to human biology. The project helped launch modern fungal genomics.
Key Facts
1.First fungal genome: 1996
2.Species: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
3.It was one of the first complete genomes ever sequenced
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